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Air quality improves for the Portland metro area, but smoke could yet return

After seeing unhealthy air quality this past weekend, things have improved over the last 24 hours. It's still unhealthy over in central Oregon. PORTLAND,...

Algae blooms in the Willamette River prompt advisories from Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority has issued an advisory for a large section of the Willamette River after a toxic algae bloom was discovered near downtown...

Medieval armored combat sport growing in popularity

A sport that's been popular in Europe for hundreds of years is slowly growing in popularity in the United States. One local group has been...

Belmont Goats owner looks at new properties. One option? Portland's Blackberry Castle

The goats have been a Portland attraction for years. The owner is now looking for property that has more space. One option: a mansion known...

Officials consider banning swimming at Oregon's Blue Pool as cliff jumping injuries rise

Blue Pool is an increasingly popular but dangerous swimming and cliff jumping spot tucked away in the Cascades. Amid rising injuries, state officials may close...

Meet Oregon's new wildfire map. Will it be the same as the old wildfire map?

The state and Oregon State University are making changes to the wildfire risk assessment map that made a splash last summer before being withdrawn. ...

Hazel Dell RV park residents face more than 50% rent hike: 'Sickened & saddened'

Renters are worried how they are going to come up with an extra $200, after new owners announced a rate hike. HAZEL DELL, Wash....

Dry, windy week jumpstarts wildfire season in Oregon

It's not even summer, and we're already seeing crews starting to fight wildfires in Oregon. There's also a burn ban in effect in Washington County....

Portland Fire and Rescue are going green, as they unveil its first electric fire engine

The truck is the city's first all electric fire engine and only the second "Pierce Volterra" on service in the country. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Couple who lost everything in 2020 wildfires thankful for new home from nonprofit

The Echo Mountain Fire near Lincoln City tore through Scott and Barb Benedict's neighborhood, but now they have a new modular home right where the...

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